Ken Liu
About Ken Liu
Ken Liu is a Sr Mens Footwear Developer at TOMS in the Greater Los Angeles Area, with over 25 years of experience in the footwear industry.
Current Title and Role at TOMS
Ken Liu is currently serving as the Senior Men's Footwear Developer at TOMS in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in the footwear industry to develop new and innovative men's footwear designs. His contributions focus on advancing product development and maintaining TOMS' reputation for quality and comfort.
Previous Work Experience
Ken Liu has an extensive background in the footwear and fashion industries, having held several significant roles over the years. Between 2010 and 2013, he was the Senior Product Development Manager for the Global Licensee Nike - Team Sports at EniJR286 in Redondo Beach, CA. Prior to that, he worked as the Senior Footwear Development Manager at Creative Recreation Inc. from 2009 to 2010 in Hollywood, CA. Additionally, he served as the Director of Men's and Women's Technical Development at Skechers USA from 2006 to 2009, and as Director of Footwear Design and Development at K-SWISS for nine years, from 1996 to 2005.
Early Career and Managerial Roles
Ken Liu's career began in the fashion industry with Issey Miyake International Tokyo/Paris, where he was Manager of the International Department from 1987 to 1991. He then transitioned to the footwear industry, managing product development for basketball, tennis, and training categories at ASICS America from 1991 to 1995. In 1996, he briefly worked at Reebok as Manager of Footwear Development Training/CFD before leading footwear design and development at K-SWISS.
Educational Background
Ken Liu studied at California State University, Fullerton, where he gained vital knowledge and skills that would later support his successful career in the footwear industry. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his extensive experience in both technical development and design.
Experience in Sports Product Development
Ken Liu has significant experience in product development across various sports categories, including basketball, tennis, and training. Throughout his career, he has worked with notable brands like ASICS America, Reebok, and Nike, focusing on enhancing the quality and performance of sports footwear. His work has contributed to major advancements in technical and design aspects of athletic shoes.